Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1926, Page 6

5 ELLIOTT SEES HOP - FORBUILDINGS BILL "“Chairman Tells Realtors Fire Menaces Soldier and P War Records. P = { Peclaring that the records of ihe (s war and of the men who par- ticipated 4n it are in constant danger from fire because of improper housing facilities for Government documents, Representative R. N. Elliott of Tn- diana, chairman of the public build ings and public grounds committee of the House, last night expressed his T hope that the Kederal bulldings bill P11 pass Congress within a short time. pefore the Washington Teal Estate Doard at the Wardman Park Hotel, Mr. Elliott said that when he became chairman of his com- mittes there were 900 public buildinz bills pending before it. He ex ned that in order to facilitate matters and fnerease the chance of the Government acquiring better buildings, he drew up. he consolidated bill providing for_the xpenditure of $150,000.000 for Fed- butldings throughout the country, 000,000 of this to be expended over ar period in the National Cap " In an addr New Buildings Planned. He declared that the §50.000,000 bili for Washington would provide for a new Depariment of Justice building opposite the Washington Hotel on Pennsvivania avenue: new buildings for the Department of Commerce and Labor: an archieves building: a build- ing for the general accounting office, and other structures. e termed as one of the greatest mistakes made by Congress the delay in purchasing the Union Station Plaza property, stating that the Government will now have to pay about $1,000,000 more for the property. besides having paid out about $300,000 annually for rent. Urges Stadium Here. The speaker urged the erection of A large stadium in Washington and jokingly expressed the hope that “the two defense forces of the United States would play at least one foot hall game in the National Capital within the next 25 vears.” Mr. Elliott praised the newspaper men for assist ing him in the progress of the cd eral buildings bill. Mzaj. U. S. Grant, 3d. superintendent ©f public buildings and public grounds of the District, gave an -illustrated 1alk on the plans for the beautification of the city. He said he had a peculiar interest in the District, inasmuch as during his grandfather's administr i the McMillan plan for the bea ation of the city was evolved. Dr \'. J. Showalter of the National Geo- graphic Society also made a short talk. Clarence F. Donchoe, president of the board, presided SIR ESME HO\.NARDVLAUDS HEROISM OF U. S. SEAMEN ! Praises Spirit German and Finn Manifested Who Died Trying to Rescue British Crew. By the Associated Press CHICAGQ. March 19.--The iwe meamen of the steamshinp President Roosevelt who lost their lives in the rescue of the crew of t R ship Antinoe were h plifying a spirit of co-o might make war imp address here last night b; Ambassador, Sir Esme How Talking to the English & Union of Chicago. the Amba maid one of the men was a German wnd the other a Finn. and that they gave their lives * the English men on the Antince mizht live.” d have done much to men of Enzlish what their ra nto one con < throughout the SNIPER BANDIT CALLED IMBECILE BY ALIENIST hias Mind of Adult, Ideas of Child, Expert Says, on Stand. By the Associated Press. OMAHA, Nebr.,, March 19.- -Frank Carter, “'sniper bandit,” was classified #s a “moral imbecile” by Dr. Harrison A. Wigton, defense alienist, testifving | buy on the installment plan these days is chavacter. here vesterday in the trial of Carter, chu-l:cd with the murder of Dr. A. D. Dr. Wigton declared Carter has the intellectuality of an adult, mo;ul M-n‘ of a child nngrlln‘ ll'on; .': to 7 years in age. Carter has mental But Moral| gelusions that he has been wrongly punished prompt desire for revenge against in- dividual and soclety, he said. Carter had testified that he knew it was wrong to kill Dr. Searles. THE _EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. | FEDERATED MINERS but the and persecuted, which About the only thing _vr‘m can not | By the Assoclated Press PITTSBURGH, ‘W. T. Harrls, president of the Fed- | statement, A, March 19— 5 ' FRIDAY, erated Miners' Union of Western Pennsylvania, an independent labor unfon formed among the workers em- ANNOUNCE WALK QUT [Ec2i"o? Which oparated on an apen: shop basis, last night announced that the organization had become afliated with the United Mine Workers of Non-union Organization Affiliates | v crica; and that an tmmediate strike With United Workers, and De- clargs Strike Over Wage Issue. of the members of the federated miners had been called. The action followed refusal of the company to place the closed shop and the Jack- sonville wage agreement into effect in its mines. The coal company. in an official declared the strike call MARCH . 19. 1926. would have no effect on the more than ; ACQUITTAL IN PLOT TRIAL. 1,800 miners working for the &oncern. ““The majority of our miners had re- fused to join the KFederated Miners’ Union,” the statement said. “Any in- fluence which Mr. Harris may have had with the men who did not join will be lost when they learn that he has delivered the organization which he formed to the United Mine Work- ers of America.” of conspiracy Capt. coal company permitted Harris to at. ers' Union within its mines. New York Central Aide and Sleuth Quickly Absolved of Fraud Charge March 19 —FKif~ ] 2 leaving the box, a Federal jury vesterday acquitted |G road company as the result of em- ployment of, strikebreakers and the alleged padding of pay rolla during the 1920 harbor strike. The defendants did not take the stand nor did the defense call any witnesses, Counsel for Fay and Genarich scored the Government's indictnjent and contended that the overnment ‘had not produced con- Reginald Fay, | vinc, Superintendent ot the marine division | "% el of the New York Central Railroad = = The statement also sald that the|Co.. and Wilfred C. Generich, former agent of the Asher Detective Agency. tempt to organize the Federated Min: | The charges involved $127,000, which the Government refunded (o the rafl- Tt i= w0 much easier to dictate let- ters. Then you can use fine hig words vou have not the least idea how to spell. SXXERXERERER X R EX EX R X X %X the mode. Nizes 14 to 20, XZXX %X iiiii&iifzii:{iiii XEEXERXFEXEINN . 4 d / “Margy” Frocks for Misses Charming one and twa piece models v Paris speaks and new Margy frocks come into hein ; in all the new Spring fabrics that have preceded Flowers. too, add a happy note of Spring. The same frocks sn Little Women's Sizes. §25. 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In the popular 22-in. size. with double locks, and 10 manufactured fvory fttings, tripa. —Renjamin Franklin, Four-in-Hand Neckties $1.35 The regular $2.50 10 $3.50 grade, Pure silk. handmade ties from one of the best known men's neckwear houses. (First Floor. ) 540 Pairs of Men's Silk Socks, #9c i (3 Prs. for $2) Regular %c value—but a discontinued lot from a well known manufacturer. Selid eolors with attractive clocks. (¥irat Floor.) Ironing Set b e Prepare youy board for Tuesday’s iron- ing with this ironing pad and cover. Kiven the wax for the iron comes with this set. (First Floor.) “Sani-Wrapped” Wash Cloths, 7c Absorhent wash cloths with colored bor- ders and ravel-proof edges. Individually wrapped. 10c grade, 2 (Sixth Finor.) inal—the exotic. I. Miller is always first to introduce the new—the orig- When vou BUY an L. Miller shoe vou get the finest workmanship that shoe craftsmen can produce of leathers that have heen cured and refined to just the correct degree of softness for foot comfort. tifies you as a critic above the average—want- ing the hest—knowing the best Flat very full long sleezes. \When vou WEAR an L. Miller shoe it iden- purchaser of the best. A. Patent colt slipper with comfortable walk- ing heel and cloisonne buckle Tan Russian calf slipper, comfortable broad base walking heel and.novelty buckle. & $14.50. . Black satin slipper, with cut steel and jet head buckle. Comiortable heel. $14.50, . Patent colt slipper with side cut-outs, nov- REXEREREREREIEREXEEREXEXERR " * . ; elty buckle and high spike heel. Here is your Easter Coat ' $14.50, (First Finor i & and being a anfirmation Dresses yeorgette the $16.50 to §29.50 crepe and nei A comfirmation dress, like a wedding gown, must be correct to the smallest detail. We have carefully chosen these. Exquisite lace braided. effects. Sizes 13, Floor. trimmed, or silver Pleated panels, tiers, apron 15, 17, Juwior Departwent, Second Sizes 14 to 20, Masses” Sectson. Third Floor. Bags in any Spring color tncluding vour initial 32.95 To individualize your Easter ¢ostume carry a smart matching bag with yeur monogram on the tab, . lined and fitted with coin purse and mirror. New “Kids” with Cuffs 32.95 " Even a touch of color in the stitching of the cuffs which turn abruptly down, give a note of Easter, to these mode. brown and white kid gloves. (First Floar.) Your Initial on your bag . is the thing . Carefully made of fine leather, well (First Floor) White Gold Wrist Watch 3147 Woman's rectangular-shaped. 15- jeweled Swiss movement watch. 14-karat white gold case, attrac- tively designed. This watch is regularly sold for $19.95. Specially priced for Taster, (First Flaar | (Firat Floor.) ’ Chic models of poiret- s yr= sheen and twilla 5 Silk embroidery and delicate edgings of fur are very much in evidence. The sleeves are new—the capes are new and the colors all those hest for Spring. Sizes 14 to 20, The same coais sn Little Women's Sezes, $35. (Third Floor.) Pttt et et st ot et ottt A Gayly Printed Crepe Blouse 2 These gay-colored prints are just as smart for wear with the Spring tailleur as the more tailored blouse. The pleated __front and club neckline put them in the tailored class. (Fifth Floor 1.000 Dozen more of th In grav, copen, tan and green. Sizses 36 to 42. Japanese Hand-Drawn Pongee Silk Handkerchiefs FXXEXEXRRREXEXEXEXER R XX XXX ft2 ettt ¢ttt ate ettt KX And.naiw it’s PEII 2323232323233 3332 853303 Y Smocks for Men and . Smocks for Women 8].95 Malerials—Linene. muslin, satcen Colors—Blue, lavender. gold, rose. black, white Again—*‘What's sauce for the goose, is sauce for the gander.” Men are finding smocks the perfection of ease and protection in laboratory. office and home (helping *“do™ the dishes). Long sleeves. yoke style. cut fult-in hoth*men’s and women's models. ' You'll need a RadiumCostume' Slip for each Frock f 33.95 Shadowproof hip hems of self matcrial —bodice tops—fine quality of radium. (FEvety shade that fashion approves : Bois de rose. palmetto, flesh, nile, green, frost gray, biscuit, beige and navy, black, white. Colors for daytime and evening wear. ) . Slips that the fastidious woman prefers—of dainty fabric tai- lored on simple lines. In sizes 36 to 44. Suitable for Men, Women and Children Shrubs Grapevines Rosebushes 35C cach 3 for §1 The soitest heavy) quality ‘of pure silk pongee handkerchiefs — 16 inches square, with 34 inch hemstitched hem, and colorea silk threads hand drawn in various patterns. (hut firm and . g 4 Novelties you can make of Silk Pongee Hand- kerchiefs: Eretatatattitit et ottt ettt ottt Plant them now if vou want to, but if vou prefer to wait they will keep per- fectly for several weeks in a cool, damp place. * First. men, women and children use them for hand- \lkefchiefs. , Four sewn into a square _makes a delightful 32-inch _ bridge cloth. and four more may be used as napkins to match. Cost, for 8, $3.12. Singly. 39%c. Ov in the origi- nal Japanese boxes of one dozen. assort- ed. $4.68 a box. (Fifth Floor.) Wiegelia Roses Deutzia Spirea Honeysnckl, Swowberry Forsythia Syringa Althea To decorate Summer homes, three will make a scarf, cost, $1.17. Sewn length- wise, they make window draperies; cost according to length of window. . ”;rwn make a boudoir pillow cover. Cost, Twenty-four make a couch thfow— cost, $9.36. Remember that these novelties will be pure silk, hand drawn, and they cost no more than ordinary fabrics. Grapes N Spring Tailleurs in Washington Single and double breasted 52 5 plain and _braid bound —and 19 varieties of rosebushes that if properly cared for will bloom profusely. They .are all American Field grown, 2-year-old hardy plants. The tailleur has no competition with the well dressed miss. It fills a place that no other garment can supplant. These stunning models are in navy with hairline stripes. Sizes 14 to 20. Single and double “breasted tweeds for women and (Main Pioor.) i = z (Fitth Floor. 2.year-old Fruit : itth Floor.) Trees. 75¢ each ? A § (Third Ploor.) The Hecht Co. . IREET F Street : : 1 i : {Third Floor.) PPttt et et et et et et ot HERXEXSXXRARXRXEXEFREXEREX LR ERZER X EXER HEEXET XXX TLA S RS AR LS 9 . & oz 35